Why 80% of Cafés Fail in Dubai – From the Roastery Supplying 400 Brands | BXB EP 24

What’s really in your cup? ☕️

Mohamed Al Madfai is the Emirati entrepreneur behind Emirati Coffee — a specialty roastery supplying over 400 cafés, restaurants, and brands across Dubai and the UAE.

In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Mohamed shares the truth behind Dubai’s booming coffee industry — why most cafés fail, how to survive the next few years in F&B, and what it really takes to build a lasting coffee brand.

We talk entrepreneurship, legacy, loyalty, and the unseen standards behind your daily brew.

If you’re into coffee, entrepreneurship, or building businesses in Dubai, you’ll love this one.

💡 Topics Covered:

✅ Why 80% of cafés in Dubai fail
✅ How Mohamed scaled Emirati Coffee to 400+ brands
✅ Building trust, loyalty, and scaling through chaos
✅ How to survive the next 2–3 years in F&B
✅ Advice for anyone opening a coffee shop